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20 homes lost among one Black family in Altadena fire
A Black family whose history in Altadena, California, spans generations lost 20 homes in the Eaton Fire near Los Angeles, destroying decades of legacies built in the community. Elise Preston reports.CBS News - 1d -
Black Altadena family spanning generations lost 20 homes in LA wildfires
The Benn family fled the South in the 1950s, laying down roots in Altadena. Now, they face an uncertain future.CBS News - 1d -
Lost Causes
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The small caps disappoint
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These Founders Are Reinventing Black Haircare
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Delta passengers evacuate via slides after haze or smoke on plane
Delta passengers were forced to evacuated via slides at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after haze or smoke was observed in the plane.ABC News - 2d -
US Republicans lost in Germany’s elections
American election meddling did not boost the far-right AfD’s prospects.The Hill - 21h -
Big Leadership Change Starts Small
Purpose-driven leaders overcome overwhelm and navigate uncertainty one step at a time.Inc. - 17h -
Black Men Smile prioritizes Black joy in bleak times
Ten years ago, Carlton Mackey, like much of the country’s Black population, was overwhelmed with media images of death, anger and unrest in the wake of Michael Brown’s killing.NBC News - Feb. 20
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Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa found dead at their home
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